The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include the economic well being of the Ballard area industry, Ballard "Greenways", and the Shilshole Bay Marina.
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McGinn and Bagshaw release proposal for community center operations that cuts costs but keeps them open and staffed
Tue, 09/13/11
Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw have released a proposal for community center operations in 2012 that keeps them open and professionally staffed.
"This is a tough time for budgets at all levels of government. The…MORE
Community members to host informal summit about gangs, youth crime and violence in Ballard
Tue, 09/13/11
A group of concerned community members will be hosting an informal discussion about gangs, youth crime, and violence on Ballard streets on Thursday.
Held at Restaurant Michoacan, local will meet with City and King County representatives…MORE
County proposes new maintenance priorities
Mon, 09/12/11
Steep declines in the revenues supporting the King County Road Fund – accompanied by ongoing deterioration of aging road surfaces – will require implementation of a tiered system of prioritizing road maintenance, storm response and snow removal,…MORE
Seattle City Council approves paid sick leave legislation
Mon, 09/12/11
The Seattle City Council on Monday approved Council Bill 117216 with a vote of 8-1 (Council President Conlin voting no), requiring businesses in Seattle to provide paid leave to employees when they or their family members fall ill or victim to…MORE
Slideshow: BURP 2011
Mon, 09/12/11
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As temperatures surpassed 80 degrees on Saturday, September 10, many Ballardites cooled down with an ice cream cone from Parfait or in the beergarden at the second annual Ballard Urban Picnic.
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9/11 Day of Remembrance events
Sat, 09/10/11
In remembrance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, there will be various events around Seattle.
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Mike McGinn will be attending the Remembrance Ceremony at the Seattle Center where community…MORE
Viking Bank: merge good for the Ballard community
Fri, 09/09/11
Viking Bank has been a fixture in the Ballard community for decades. On Thursday, September 9, Viking Bank and AmericanWest Bank announced that after three years of financial struggles, AmericanWest Bank will acquire Viking Bank.
While…MORE
King County Executive Dow Constantine calls for support of President Obama’s job creation plan
Thu, 09/08/11
Following President Obama's jobs speech, King County Executive Dow Constantine urged support for President Obama’s job creation plan:
“My top priority has been to build prosperity and get people back to work, and President Obama tonight…MORE
AmericanWest Bank to acquire Viking Bank
Thu, 09/08/11
AmericanWest Bank and Viking Bank today announced that Viking Bank will merge with and become a part of AmericanWest Bank creating a larger presence in the Puget Sound region of Washington.
Pursuant to the definitive agreement for the…MORE
